Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Poet Cinquain

Flames

Flames dance 
in burnt cinders 
flickering like fireflies  
smothering the mundane to stir 
passion  
 

By Rhonda Johnson-Saunders, January 24, 2012
Third Place in any form/ any theme, 2 -12 contest

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Andrea Dietrich January 27, 2012 at 7:22 PM Rhonda you did GREAT with this cinquain. I just love these short forms, don't you. Big congrats on your well deserved win. Rhonda Johnson-Saunders January 27, 2012 at 10:11 PM Thanks!! I do love the short forms and the challenge of saying so much in so few words

Jon Arno January 27, 2012 at 6:19 PM Congratulations on your amazing write. Good job. Best regards, Jon

Christopher Bunton January 27, 2012 at 3:38 PM Congratulations on your win! Rhonda Johnson-Saunders January 27, 2012 at 10:12 PM Thanks, Christopher!! Blessings, Rhonda

Bob Quigley January 27, 2012 at 10:21 AM This speaks so well of the inner fires within us all. Nicely done Rhonda. And welcome to the soup. Hope to read much more from you Rhonda Johnson-Saunders January 27, 2012 at 1:21 PM Thank you, Bob, for the kinds words and the warm welcome!! Blessings, Rhonda

Carol Sunshine Brown January 27, 2012 at 10:13 AM Congratulations on your placement in Brian's "Two to Twelve" contest Rhonda. Love, Carol Rhonda Johnson-Saunders January 27, 2012 at 1:20 PM Thanks again, Carol!!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 25, 2012 at 9:17 AM ah the beauty of luv and passion exudes from these lines Rhonda.. feeling those flames luv.. fine imagery.. Rhonda Johnson-Saunders January 25, 2012 at 11:21 AM Thanks, Linda-Marie! As a new poet to "Soup", I'm always looking for constructive criticism from accomplished poets such as yourself. I'm hoping to improve. Thanks again, Rhonda

Doris Culverhouse January 25, 2012 at 6:17 AM enjoyed your work today....I wrote one similar a while back....about a condle flicker. Thanks for your comments! Rhonda Johnson-Saunders January 25, 2012 at 6:24 AM Thanks Doris! Going back to find your similar piece. Blessings, Rhonda

Francine Roberts January 24, 2012 at 11:44 PM love this, hope you will try a senryu for my current contest, this has the subtlety I am hoping to find in my senryu entries Rhonda Johnson-Saunders January 24, 2012 at 11:49 PM Thanks, Francine! I love the haiku / senryu form. I will attempt an entry for your contest. Blessings, Rhonda